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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.50, 435.47 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.50, 435.47 and 184.57 is: 254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.50 : 435.47 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.50/435.47 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.50x = 435.47 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.50x = 80,372.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,372.69/315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.75

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